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# Propulsion Systems Engineer at benchmark-space-systems-inc

**Location**
: Pleasanton, California · Burlington, Vermont

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Aug 19, 2026

## Description

Benchmark Space Systems is hiring a Propulsion Systems Engineer for an on-site role in Pleasanton, California or Burlington, Vermont. The position owns spacecraft propulsion components and systems through requirements definition, design, fabrication, testing, qualification, and flight, while performing fluid and thermophysical analyses, developing test plans, supporting prototype hardware, and collaborating across engineering, production, and test teams. Candidates need a bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering (or a related field), at least three years of aerospace fluid-systems experience, and knowledge of thermodynamics, compressible flow, structural design, 3D CAD, GD&T, manufacturing, propulsion components, and plumbing/instrumentation diagrams. U.S. Person status is required and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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